Learning and understanding the chemical laws and gaining the ability to use them in practical laboratory situations and in calculations. Understanding the structure of matters – atoms and molecules. Getting ability to deal with main chemical problems, analyze and synthesize problems. Ability to perform calculations related to stoichiometry of chemical reactions and calculations of concentrations of solutions as well as application of basic chemical laws. Assimilation of the rules of doing laboratory experiments. Learning the methodology of caring out and observation of chemical reactions. Acquiring the knowledge on the basic lab equipment and its usage in everyday work.